Effenberg: Bayern have more to lose than Dortmund

The former Germany international feels that the onus is on the Bavarians to overcome the German champions in their DFB-Pokal quarter-final tie, due to their tremendous form

Former Bayern Munich midfielder Stefan Effenberg believes that the pressure is on the Bavarians ahead of their DFB-Pokal quarter-final with Borussia Dortmund.

Jupp Heynckes side are coasting to the Bundesliga title thanks to their 17-point lead over the reigning champions in the league, and the ex-Germany international feels the onus is on them to perform at the Allianz Arena on Wednesday night.

Dortmund beat Bayern 5-2 in the final of the competition last year, and Effenberg feels the defeat will be fresh in Bavarian minds going into the tie.

"You don't get such a humiliation out of your head. Bayern know that they're an opponent they have done well against," he added.

"They know that Dortmund are not Bremen, but a team who know how to beat Bayern. I believe it will be a very close game that could go into extra time and penalties, which Bayern will end up winning 8-7."